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BorderXP developed to make cross border payments more instant and efficient
Trip Affiliates launches payments fintech for hotels and distributors
Trip Affiliates Network has launched a new hub to support hotels and distributors to expand in international markets through more efficient collection of payments.
The Singapore-based solutions provider for travel companies says BorderXP (BXP) has been designed to make payments management more cost effective and instant.
Integrated with a portfolio of over fifty licenses held across the globe, the service includes e-wallets, payment gateways, virtual card accounts and virtual bank accounts.
Trip Affiliates said BXP provides a “comprehensive , global footprint to process online payments with business partners in a transparent, timely, cost-effective and secure manner”.
BXP’s fintech innovation Lead Tham Shiming said: “BXP is a culmination of our efforts to provide seamless, instant and cost effective payment solutions for high volume suppliers such as hotels and inbound/outbound operators using our hospitality and travel tech platform services or scaled to their business requirements via BXP’s payment APIs.
“TA Network’s differentiated online connectivity with suppliers like hotels, coupled with BXP’s digital payment services, empowers suppliers to transform and expand their B2B partnerships with domestic/overseas agents, wholesalers and corporates without worrying about credit or payment issues”.
Covid-19 has seen a major shift towards digital-first transactional experiences which requires instant and secure payments within the global B2B payments landscape, instead of relying on traditional credit facilities, said Trip Affiliates.
Through the TA Network platform and BXP’s payment APIs, users will have access to a plugin payment tool for online prepayment solutions, cross border payments in almost real-time and in widely used currency pairs.
Shiming added: “In a post-COVID new normal, TA Network also recognises the need for business owners to adopt pre-payment mechanisms instead of relying on traditional post-payment credit facilities.”
Josef Foo, managing partner at TA Network, said: “ We look forward to making instant B2B cross border payments a fixture for the offline -to -online sectors as the pandemic has reinforced the need for companies to undergo digitalisation which is critical for the new digital economy.
“BXP’s architecture is designed to scale up operationally and to support the rapid growth of our core businesses. We see tremendous opportunities in providing cross border B2B digital payment solutions across parallel industries. We will continue to serve our long-tail B2B client base while exploring new markets and expanding into non-core business.”


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SJFC is pleased to announce the launch of our new kits for 2023-2025 with our sponsor Hujjat Harefield.
We are delighted to officially unveil the new kits with Al Hajj Sibtain Alibhai, President of The KSIMC of London, Shaneabbas Merali, Head of Gents Sports and Trustee of Stanmore Jafferys, and some of our SJFA players, taken at Hujjat Harefield.
The kits will be first be worn at the MAMT over the weekend, and throughout the season in league matches. The kits can also be worn at SJFA training sessions.
We are proud to have the support of Hujjat Harefield, our kit sponsor for the next two years. We encourage all members to support the Hujjat Harefield project – a vision for a community village for all of us to be part of.
Look out for details coming soon of how to place your kit order.
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Windows XP has been given a 25 October, official release date. PC makers will however, begin offering the new Windows version on Monday.
The long road leading to XP's imminent release has seen various issues arise such as the pirated versions of the OS selling in Asia, reported activation difficulties and lengthy activation procedures, attempts to defeat the activation codes and various compatibility issues. It seems a miracle then, that Microsoft claims that the product is ready to sell.
The whole PC industry seems to have placed all of its hopes on the new OS, ready to use it's success or failure as a gauge for the future of the whole market. Analysts are already publishing lengthy reports on the possibilities but things are much simpler, as one analyst claims "XP doesn't give users a clear reason to replace their current PCs...It's not as big an advance as Windows 95," but goes on to add that in the longer term "it will create a word-of-mouth momentum, and that may create interest in a new PC."
What Microsoft is aiming for, is the smoothest possible transition to the new OS. As part of that effort they are offering a 35 Mb file which will scan your system and let you know if your pc is Windows XP compatible. (The link is in the download section)


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HERNDON, VA – iNEMI released a rare earth metals white paper.
"Rare Earth Metals: Current Status and Future Outlook” discusses the sources of rare earth metal ores and processed materials. Potential solutions to prevent future supply constraints are suggested.
"Demand for rare earth metals has increased significantly in the past decade," said Bill Bader, CEO of iNEMI. "REMs can be found in every electronic device produced today. But the electronic industry is not the only sector requiring an increased supply of REMs. These materials can be found in every hybrid automobile and most batteries, as well as every fiber-optic amplifier, LED, fluorescent light, and even in wind turbines. As demand continues to grow, shortages are a real risk."
Bader says iNEMI developed its REM white paper to inform the electronics industry about the REM situation worldwide and to urge the industry to take steps to become better informed and ready to react appropriately to future challenges. He notes some affected industries are developing policies and alternative technologies to reduce their dependence on REMs and/or mitigate risks to their supply chains, and that the electronics industry should consider taking a similar approach.
To view the white paper, visit http://thor.inemi.org/webdownload/projects/iNEMI_REM_Whitepaper.pdf.


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EV drivers in NSW will soon have more Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations accessible, with the launch of a new partnership between Endeavour Energy and JOLT. Endeavour Energy, the electricity services business delivering safe, affordable, and reliable power to 2.6 million people and businesses throughout NSW, announced today that it will partner with JOLT to build a network of free and fast electric vehicle charging stations across Western Sydney.
More than 230 EV charging stations will be installed on existing Endeavour Energy streetside substations by 2025 with the number expanding to more than 1000 chargers over the next decade throughout the partnership.
Endeavour Energy’s Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, Leanne Pickering, said the first charging stations are expected to be operating by the end of this year. “In a world where we are ‘electrifying everything’, our customers are depending on us to support their daily life – for commuting, working remotely, for education and entertainment,” she said. “The partnership with JOLT harnesses the exciting momentum around EVs as people see the benefits of contribution to the environment through reducing carbon emissions and cleaner air.”
Endeavour Energy forecasts that one in four of its customers will be driving an EV within the next 10 years. By 2040 it’s predicted there will be around 1.3 million electric cars in the Endeavour Energy network which covers Sydney’s Greater West, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, the Illawarra, and NSW South Coast.
Providing free charging in more urban locations will allow more people into the EV market, especially those who don’t have off-street charging.
JOLT CEO, Doug McNamee, said he was excited to be expanding JOLT’s network across NSW with Endeavour Energy to help solve the key barriers to EV adoption such as access to charging, cost and range anxiety, at a time of growth in the area.
“We’re thrilled to be expanding our footprint to the wider Sydney area and provide free, fast charging to more EV drivers through our partnership with Endeavour Energy. The JOLT network has already given out over 162,000 free kilometres to EV drivers, that’s 4 trips around the surface of the earth.” McNamee said.
“Our communities want greater accessibility and more EV chargers to be able to charge on the go. We’re delighted to begin stage one of our plans with Endeavour Energy to help electrify the future of transportation.” Ms. Pickering underlined Endeavour’s commitment with JOLT to provide the vital infrastructure needed for Western Sydney’s growth corridor as the region grows at rapid pace.
“We are building a modern grid that can support the sustainability aspirations of every customer on our network – from large scale commercial solar farms to resident battery storage and an EV charging network,” Pickering said.
Across the JOLT EV charging network, all electric vehicle drivers will have access to 7 kWh of free charging per day, providing around 40 to 50 km of range and a 15-minute charging time, depending on the type of vehicle.
JOLT’s chargers are powered by 100% GreenPower.
About Endeavour Energy network
- Endeavour Energy has been helping power communities since 1890 and is now the most efficient electricity distribution business in NSW.
- Supplies safe, reliable, and affordable power to over 2.6 million people living and working in Sydney’s Greater West, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands, Illawarra, and the South Coast of NSW.
- Powers Australia’s fastest growing economy, Greater Western Sydney.
- Maintains 430,000 power poles and streetlight columns, 202 major substations and 32,600 distribution substations, connected by nearly 60,600 kilometres (more than the distance from Sydney to London and back) of underground and overhead cables.
JOLT is building Australia’s network of free, fast charging stations. Owning an EV should be easy but with our city’s infrastructure playing catch-up, ownership is out of reach for many Australians – until now. As Australia’s leading EV charge point operator, our mission is to make electric transport more accessible to drivers through zero cost, fast charging. Using innovative tech, enabled by our partnerships with Governments and companies such as Endeavour Energy, we’re creating a functional and sustainable charging network that runs off renewable energy, contributing to a zero-emission future. Move freely with JOLT.


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by Robert de Jongh, specialist leader, social finance, Deloitte Consulting and Sahba Sobhani, programme advisor for private sector, UNDP
In an increasingly interconnected, complex and turbulent world, business is navigating uncharted waters. Amidst this uncertainty, the global community came together in a global call to action to guide all stakeholders– including business– in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society. While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were designed for and approved by governments, they also constitute a global framework for measuring business contributions to society – how companies can ‘win with purpose’.
Columbia Pulp LLC is commercializing an innovative way to turn waste plant material into high-quality pulp and combatting air pollution in the process
When you can turn a problem into a product, you have the seeds of a profitable venture.
Columbia Pulp LLC, headquartered in Dayton, Washington, is commercializing an innovative but proven way to turn waste plant material into high-quality pulp that can be used to make consumer paper and packaging products – combatting air pollution in the process.
Leveraging commercial sustainability to help bolster health; nutrition; and water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions
Patrick Norrell, director of agriculture and economic growth for Tetra Tech International Development Services, discusses the importance of incorporating commercial sustainability into food security programs, which in turn will help make economic growth more inclusive and resilient. All opinions expressed in this post are the author’s own.
Nine young designers have been named as finalists in the latest De Beers Group Shining Light Awards, a prestigious diamond jewellery design competition that showcases budding southern African talent.
The finalists, three from each of the company’s southern Africa producer countries of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, were selected from more than 130 entries.
Their task was to create a jewellery collection reflecting this year’s design brief theme of ‘protecting nature’s beauty’, inspired by Forevermark’s brand values, and recognising the commitment of De Beers Group and Forevermark to conservation and sustainability.
GM promotes sustainable development through biodiversity goal
DETROIT, November 11, 2017 /3BL Media/ - As General Motors continues scaling its efforts to restore, protect and promote biodiversity, 11 more sites have earned Conservation Certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council. The company is using its land, resources and partnerships to help address pressing global biodiversity issues.
“If you give people the benefit of the doubt, you will rarely be disappointed.”
These words from eBay founder Pierre Omidyar led to a vision of harnessing technology to enable trade between people. Twenty-two years later, eBay remains true to this founding premise and is now one of the world’s largest commerce platforms.
The LIXIL Group is committed to enhancing quality of life and wellbeing for everyone in society, including the elderly and the physically disabled, through LIXIL products and services. In addition, we are harnessing the intelligence and perspectives of LIXIL’s diverse workforce as an engine for growth and innovation.
Developing Products and Services Incorporating Various Perspectives
Management accountant Chrishilde Metcalfe says women should aim high – but it can be lonely at the top.
Why did you choose to work for Namdeb?
Actually, I was chosen by Namdeb. I was one of 10 bursary recipients and the only woman to get selected out of over 1,000 applications. I have been there 24 years in various Finance departments, starting off as a graduate trainee, and I have had the privilege of working with some really amazing people.
Draughtswoman Ruusa Emvula has drawn up some clear plans for her role as a woman in the mining industry.
I have been working in the mining industry for about a year. I was pleased to work for Namdeb because I believe it’s a company that provides a strong core competency and a value system. I always wanted to work for a company where I continue to learn, grow and contribute as much value as I possibly can.
I congratulate Namdeb on being one of the mining companies giving equal employment opportunities to women, and I firmly encourage other mining companies to do the same.


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When I first came to Dartmouth, I encountered the typical unknowns: what I wanted to study, how to schedule a meeting with my dean, how to do my laundry, how to order pasta at Collis.
January 18, 2018 2:42pm
While many students in Hanover may feel far removed from the current immigration debate occurring across America, seeing only an occasional social media post or a sporadic snippet from CNN in King Arthur Flour, for Valentina Garcia-Gonzalez ’19, these Senate floor speeches and presidential tweets carry significant weight.
January 18, 2018 12:20pm
A new bird has migrated south for the winter, settling in snowy Hanover: Canada Goose.
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You can learn a lot from a cup of spit and $200. You can learn the precise breakdown of your racial heritage, how your hair curls, individualized weight loss strategies, whether you can smell asparagus in your pee, whether you might be susceptible to breast cancer or Alzheimer’s ... the list of potential knowledge goes on.
January 17, 2018 12:58am
As we settle further into winter term, the snow and the schoolwork pile up. Bean boots and backpacks come out.
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Combining her love for fashion and social media, Jamie Ma ’20 created a project last fall with a stated mission to explore “the personal and individual styles of the Dartmouth community.” Her Instagram page @dartmouthflair has since attracted over 800 followers and counting. Ma decided to model @dartmouthflair after a similar Instagram page that started at the boarding school she attended for high school.


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Printer, Copier, and Multifunctional Product Market Declined in 2008
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The combined printer, copier, and multifunctional product (MFP) shipments market in 2008 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) totaled 48.2 million units, a decline of 8.4% over 2007, according to Gartner, Inc.
"The fourth quarter of 2008 was a pivot point for the world economy, creating a very challenging selling environment for all printer, copier and MFP hardware and software providers. The rapidly deteriorating economic environment is forcing technology providers to look at their business models and make significant adjustments," said Tosh Prabhakar, senior research analyst at Gartner.
Gartner said buyers reduced printer and MFP spending in light of low confidence in the market. Sales of consumer devices were down 9% in 2008. In addition, businesses delayed product upgrades and/or cancelled investment in new office devices as budgets and cost containment policies became a priority.
According to Gartner, the tough economic climate will continue to have a detrimental impact on the consumer market during 2009, with similar declines expected. "Businesses are holding back on investment of new office equipment," Prabhakar said. "However, these businesses should instead consider adopting strategic and deployment alternatives such as managed print services (MPS), smart MFP and fleet document management systems to help better control costs and better manage their office devices with cost optimisation in mind."
Most vendors suffered in 2008. Hewlett-Packard remained market leader in the overall EMEA printer; copier, and MFP market, but sales were down almost 11% in 2008. Lexmark experienced the greatest unit losses during the year as it continued to lose market share as a result of it shifting its focus to the more profitable high-end workgroup space. Samsung Electronics posted the highest year-on-year market growth with a 16.3% increase in 2008, which helped it maintain second position in the page market and narrow the gap on Hewlett-Packard.
Prabhakar said, "The print market will continue to feel the pressure during the next 12 months, as the economic uncertainty worsens. A worst-case scenario will be that both unit shipments and end-user spending will be lower than in 2008 and that recovery should not be expected to start until early 2010."
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The parcel firm, which specialises in irregular dimensions and weights, saw turnover increase 7.3% year-on-year, from £162.6m to £174.4m.
Its operating profit for the same period grew 4.9% to £15m (2015: £14.3m), though the company’s profit margin would have been even higher if not for investment in infrastructure.
This saw the company open new depots in Leicester and Norwich during the year, with plans for a further £15m on its estate during the 2017 financial year.
Tuffnells said its customer base grew by 11% during the year, including a five-year contract win with tyre distributor Blackcircles.com. The company said it is its biggest single contract win to date.
The growth in its customer base was “helped by a number of other parcel carriers de-prioritising” irregular dimensions and weights work.
Tuffnells MD Chris Ward (pictured) told Motortransport.co.uk that it had grown at the expense of rival TNT, which in its most recent results showed the company made a loss of £22m.
Ward said: “The competitor we win the most business from is TNT. Their customers come from TNT to us because SMEs don’t like their long length charges and centralised call centres.”
He added that Tuffnells’ strong performance was propping up the wider Connect Group.
“The fact is that without Tuffnells, Connect Group is in trouble,” he told Motortransport.co.uk. “The group only has two growth plays – us and Pass My Parcel. So there is a lot of pressure on Tuffnells do another 10% on revenue and 12% on profit this year, on top of a good year last year. I think we’ll do it, as we’ve had a cracking start to the year.”
Connect Group chief executive Mark Cashmore said: “Tuffnells has delivered another strong performance, underpinning solid financial results for the group.”
Connect Group recorded turnover of £1.9bn for the year; an increase of 1.7% on the previous year's £1.8bn. However its pre-tax profit jumped 44.5% to £41.9m (2015: £29m).


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Wichita chamber to target cost of doing business, e-fairness, eco-devo in 2013 Legislative session
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce’s board has approved an agenda for the 2013 session (PDF) of the Kansas Legislature that gets a bit more specific than in years past, according to Jason Watkins, director of government relations.
The agenda was developed based on member feedback and was approved by the board Thursday.
Watkins says the chamber understands that the budget will be tight, so the agenda specifies programs the business community wants to make sure are preserved. These are programs, according to Watkins, that are working to improve the state’s economy.
They include the Kansas Affordable Airfares Program, which is expected to provide a revenue guarantee to Southwest Airlines when it enters the market in 2013; the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University; the National Center for Aviation Training, housed at Wichita Area Technical College; and historic preservation tax credits.
A few other key issues on the agenda:
• E-fairness — The chamber wants a better system for making sure that when Kansans buy something online from an out-of-state retailer, Kansas can collect sales tax on it. Residents are supposed to pay online retail sales tax when they file their taxes at the end of the year if the purchase wasn't taxed at the time of sale, but reporting is left up to the consumer. Watkins says the chamber believes the system is unfair to brick-and-mortar retailers in Kansas who have to compete against online retailers that aren’t charging tax.
• KPERS — The chamber would like to see the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System transition to a defined-contribution system.
• Unemployment insurance — The chamber is pushing for several reforms to unemployment insurance, including varying in the maximum number of weeks that the benefit is available, depending on the state’s unemployment rate.
More tax cuts unlikely
The chamber also gives mention in its agenda to its desire for lower corporate income taxes, privilege taxes (paid by financial institutions) and personal income taxes, though Watkins acknowledges that action in these areas is unlikely in 2013.
That’s because the state took some big tax-reduction steps in 2012, including reducing personal income tax rates and eliminating state tax on non-wage business income for Subchapter-S corporations, limited-liability corporations and sole proprietorships. Corporate taxes were left untouched.
The changes were lauded by much of the business community, but they’ve also sparked concerns about the state’s fiscal picture. Gov. Sam Brownback says he believes tax reductions will produce growth in the long term, but at least for now, the state is expected to face a significant budget gap, according to state economists.
Watkins says the chamber will continue to talk to legislators about its longer-term desire for further tax reduction because the organization wants to keep the issue on policymakers’ radar.
It’s likely to remain a focus for Brownback, too. When he made his original tax pitch in January of 2012, he said that if state revenues grow, much of the growth should be used to continue cutting taxes.
To see the chamber’s full 2013 Legislative agenda, download a PDF copy here. http://assets.bizjournals.com/wichita/pdf/Wichita-chamber-2013-agenda.pdf
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New gasoline standards for cars and light trucks set by the US Department of Transportation and the US EPA won final approval on Tuesday after several months of public review and hearings.
The new mileage standards will require that American cars get an average of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. The EPA touted the change as a near doubling of fuel efficiency for cars, and predicted the effect on consumers would be like lowering the price of gasoline by $1 a gallon. Overall, the measure will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels, according to the EPA.
By Barbara Kessler
Green Right Now
There’s a chart on fueleconomy.gov that’s a graphic illustration of what happened to GM. The chart is a compilation of 2009 hybrid vehicles. It lists 27 hybrid vehicles in descending order from the highest mileage cars to the lowest.
At the top of the chart, perch some of the highest mileage vehicles available on the market, the Toyota Prius, the Honda Civic and the Nissan Altima. The top two clock in at 40 mpg and up. The Altima at 33-35 mpg.
The lowest mileage vehicles reside at the bottom of the chart. And the bottom five are all GM products: The GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac Escalade.


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THC vaping products are thought to be related to the mysterious vaping illness outbreak that has killed 26 and sickened 1,299, the CDC said. Photo courtesy New York State Dept. of Health
Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The number of deaths connected to vaping-related lung injury has soared to 26, and the number of confirmed and probable cases has risen to 1,299 reported in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Investigators from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration believe that the evidence so far points to illicit THC-containing vapes, obtained through informal channels such as friends or on the street.
The FDA has not yet publicly identified any substance or substances on which it can pin the outbreak.
Among 573 patients interviewed who told investigators they had used a vaping product within the past 90 days, 76 percent reported using THC-containing vaping products and nicotine products. About 32 percent said they used only THC vaping products, and about 13 percent told investigators they used only nicotine products, the CDC said.
Of 1,043 patients with demographic data available, 70 percent of patients are male and about 80 percent of the patients are under age 35. Thirty-six percent were younger than 20 years old, the agency said.
The ages of the patients who have died range from 17 to 75, the agency said, with a median age of 49.
National health agencies have recommended that people stop using vapes altogether until the investigation is complete.
A Massachusetts judge last week declined to temporarily lift Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's four-month ban on the sale of all vaping products in the state. A Michigan ban on flavored vapes was also challenged in court this week.
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission opened an inquiry into the marketing practices of the six largest e-cigarette manufacturers, including Juul. The FTC is investigating whether some of the largest companies were engaging in marketing practices, including flavored vapes, specifically targeting children.


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You can now post NTFs to Instagram and Facebook
The Meta team has updated their plans for NFTs on their social platforms.
While they have been experimenting with some tests related to NFT over the past few months, they are now going a step further by allowing users to post it to their Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Mark Zuckerberg announced in March that NFTs are about to hit Instagram and Facebook. Since that date, Meta has not stopped its plans to integrate NFTs into its social platforms. In the first phase, they started testing NFTs on Instagram as a small group of creators, and then expanded the testing to more users.
In June, NTFs plans also included Facebook, although testing was limited to only a few creators in the US. Earlier this month, Meta announced the global rollout of NFTs on Instagram, adding support to more than 100 countries. And now they're announcing a new update of their plans to expand NFTs on Instagram and Facebook.
Those who want to publish NFT just need to connect their digital wallets such as Coinbase Wallet, Dapper Wallet, Rainbow wallet, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and others.
Once this step is completed, users will now be able to post NFTs to Instagram and Facebook. Although she did not provide further details in this announcement, it is understood that the same guidelines that were posted at the beginning of August were followed.


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LOS ANGELES — Attempting to avert a total wipeout of its name in the industry it helped create, surfwear maker Gotcha International L.P. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as well as a motion to sever its ties with its domestic...
LOS ANGELES — Attempting to avert a total wipeout of its name in the industry it helped create, surfwear maker Gotcha International L.P. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as well as a motion to sever its ties with its domestic licensee, Ederel.
The decision to reorganize stems from "non-performance issues" in the past 11 months that have necessitated a reorganization of the finances, licensees and distribution being implemented by the 23-year-old brand, a Delaware limited liability partnership. Details of its reorganization are expected to be announced today.
The line has had a spotty shipping record in recent seasons, and sources in the action-sports industry have been buzzing about the personnel exodus created by both layoffs and resignations at the once-legendary company over the last year.
"Unfortunately the complexities in dealing with this particular licensee have escalated beyond nonperformance," said Gotcha Holdings president Donald S. Grier in a statement provided to WWD Monday. Grier, an industry veteran with stints at Vision Skateboards and Maui & Sons, joined the troubled brand June 1.
Late last year, amidst conflicts about design and shipment, Ederel filed suit against Gotcha and Gotcha countered. The ensuing court battles led Gotcha to file a motion Monday morning rejecting Ederel as its domestic licensee, claiming "non-adherence to the company guidelines on conformity of brand design and direction, quality issues, approved distribution channels and interference with Gotcha business in other markets."
Ederel Sportswear Inc. was formed in October 1999 by Irvine, Calif.-based snowboard and ski-apparel manufacturer Snowmass Apparel Inc. specifically to handle Gotcha and its MCD and GirlStar brands.
Calls to Ederel went unanswered, and representatives of Snowmass were at the MAGIC International show in Las Vegas and unavailable for comment.
In a phone call from Las Vegas Monday, Grier confirmed that Gotcha and Gotcha Girl are showing at MAGIC under several new licensees including Jerry Leigh for juniors, Mamiye Brothers for women and Michael Gerald for young men and boys. The new strategy positions the line as a broader California lifestyle brand and is focusing on mid-tier retail channels in its domestic distribution.
"Because of Ederel, we have been trending downward. We anticipate a quick regrowth," he added.The firm has been flailingfor several years as it struggled with infrastructure concerns among its leadership, as well as an identity crisis in a market that headily weighs its credibility on being "core." In fact, the "MC" in the MCD brand stands for "more core."
Peter Kim's Los Angeles-based premium denim line has always had its finger on the pulse of youth. This season, novelty is back in a way reminiscent of early Aughts, with studs, lace-ups, racing waxed denim and more. For more highlights if some of the key brands at the Vegas trade shows, go to WWD.com. #wwdfashion (📷: Patrick Gray; Styled by @thealexbadia; Story by @karihamanaka and @marcy_wwd)
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The Grocery Manufacturers Association has appointed a veteran of the organization as its interim president and CEO.
Manly Molpus served as President and CEO of GMA from 1990 to 2006 and has decided to return to the association for the interim post, starting next month.
He will remain until a successor to the current GMA President and CEO, Cal Dooley, is named. Molpus is currently President of the Molpus Advisory Group.
The European fruit ingredients suppliers, Cobell has announced the appointment of a technical and operations director to ensure its products meet “the highest ethical, environmental and health standards”.
Andrew Clark takes over responsibility for quality and technical standards from source to the end product and will also deal with high profile accreditation standards such as FairTrade, Soil Association and the British Retail Consortium along with Taste of West and 5-A-Day membership.
Nick Sprague, chairman of Cobell, said: “We live in an age where it’s vital for companies like ours to be able to reassure customers about where products come from and how they are produced.”
Andrew spent ten years with leading drinks supplier Allied Lyons where he focused on technical and production processes for winemaking and alcoholic drinks, before going on to work for Thatchers Cider.
Solbar Industries has announced the appointment of Greg Horn to direct the company's business, marketing and sales activities in North America (US and Canada).
Horn is responsible for implementing of the Israeli companies marketing plan focused on specialty soy proteins including isolates, functional and textured soy concentrates and its Bontex steam-textured soy proteins.
Horn has 15 years of experience in the US, European, and Australian food and nutritional ingredient markets and has developed strategic marketing plans for major food companies, including ConAgra Food Ingredients, Penford Food Ingredients and Aviagen.
Horn said he took up the post because there is a need in the North American market for a dedicated and trusted soy company.
He added: “Solbar is poised to be the soy protein supplier of choice to the food and nutritional markets in the US and Canada.”
Cyvex Nutrition has announced the appointment of economics graduate Rosalie Chi to the newly created post of marketing coordinator. Chi will be responsible for all marketing activities including media planning, public relations, pricing, promotional collateral and web strategy.
The company said she brings an “enthusiasm for the nutrition business and will continue to focus our efforts on researching, developing and delivering unique, science-based ingredients to the marketplace”.
Chi, who graduated from the University of California with degrees in Economics and Sociology, will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of marketing and branding initiatives, to further Cyvex’ profile in the burgeoning nutraceutical manufacturing industry.


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The total turnover of the Russian jewelry market may grow by 7-10 percent by the end of 2023 and reach 330-340 billion rubles in monetary terms. About it reports “Kommersant” with reference to data from analysts at Infoline.
Thus, by the end of December, the industry may reach the 2021 level in terms of total turnover. This will be facilitated by a number of factors, including increased demand from the population and rising prices for precious metals. At the same time, in 2022, as experts clarified, the opposite situation was observed on the Russian market.
Then, due to the transition of Russians to saving money, the turnover of the domestic jewelry industry decreased by 6.7 percent compared to 2021. In the first half of 2023, the dynamics were corrected. In January-June, jewelry sales in Russia increased by two percent compared to the same period in 2022 and reached a level of 155 billion rubles.
The improvement in the dynamics of large Russian retail chains was also influenced by the departure of popular global brands from the market, including Pandora. Against this background, the head of the company Sokolov Nikolay Polyakov predicted an increase in jewelry sales in the country by 12-15 percent in monetary terms by the end of 2023.
Previously, stock market analyst at BCS World of Investments Valery Emelyanov warned Russians about the upcoming rise in price of jewelry due to sanctions European Union (EU) against Russian diamonds. EUobserver reportedthat the 12th package of restrictions will include a ban on imports from the Russian Federation of products containing diamonds and pearls. As Emelyanov clarified, the rise in price of jewelry due to new sanctions will be due to Russia’s high dependence on the import of foreign cut diamonds.https://musicnewsfirst.com/


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CRPF to groom personality, conduct psychometric test of troops
The country's largest paramilitary force has for the first time decided to hire a full-time psychologist not only to undertake special mental health classes but also to treat a variety of stress-related disorders.
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Newly launched companies are offering attractively-packaged men’s-only grooming products with special fragrances and ingredients.
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At home rental startup NoBroker, about ten senior employees work with Agarwal on projects related to maximising revenue, and driving operational efficiencies.
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The Majority Of iPad mini Tablets Are Equipped With LG Displays
LG Display and AU Optronics are both supplying displays for Apple’s iPad mini but according to reports the latter is facing some production capacity issues, as described by ‘sources familiar with the matter’. Both companies are “main display suppliers” but Digitimes is reporting that the majority of iPad mini tablets are equipped with LG screens.
Four million panels have been shipped for the iPad mini this month alone and out of these most of them are allegedly made by LG Display. However, because of AU Optronics’ poor yield, Apple is expected to only sell six-to-eight million iPad mini tablets this year, instead of the estimated ten million figure. Google managed to sell around three million Nexus 7 tablets — the iPad mini’s direct competitor — until the end of October and if the trend continues the numbers can reach five million until the end of 2012. However, the Nexus 7 has been on the market since July.


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After losing more than half its value since 2018, shares of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) are showing signs of life this morning.
At the moment, the stock is up more than $4, or 13% on the day after a resubmitted bid from Vintage Capital to acquire all outstanding shares at $40 apiece in cash. This is now the second time Vintage has made the offer, having urged the company to pursue strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, with a bid of $40 a share.
While Red Robin has yet to decide what to do, it did note that, “”Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its independent legal and financial advisors, the Red Robin board will carefully review and consider the proposal,” as quoted by Restaurant Business Online.
Red Robin is No Stranger to Operational Deficiencies
Something has to change at RRGB because investors aren’t happy.
We can clearly see that in a one-year chart of the stock. Not only did the company just suffer declines in same-store sales for the fifth consecutive quarter, foot traffic to its stores continues to pull back as well. Plus, CEO Denny Marie Post stepped down in April.
In its last earnings report, RRGB noted that Q1 earnings sank to $639,000, or five cents a share from $4.4 million, or 34 cents year over year. Adjusted, the company would have earned 19 cents. Revenue also fell to $409.9 million from $421.5 million as same-store sales fell 3.3%. Analysts were looking for 49 cents on revenue of $409 million.
In the previous quarter, the company saw same-stores decline 4.5%, as its guest count fell 4.4%.
“2018 was a very challenging sales year and the fourth quarter continued that trend, buoyed somewhat by better than expected growth in our new catering business, but dragged down by weakness at in-line mall locations. That said, we made measurable progress on the operations fundamentals we identified last August as critical to gradually regaining our momentum in 2019.
“We were more prepared to capture the seasonally higher traffic with improved staffing, scheduling and execution leading to shorter wait times, fewer Guests walking away, and improved kitchen time to table by the end of the quarter,” said Denny Marie Post, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. president and CEO at the time.
In short, RRBG has become a slow-motion train wreck for investors. And if they fail to take the latest $40/share cash bid, further downside is likely, in our opinion.
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The leader, known as Oops Leaks on Twitter, has made public everything they know and have heard about the new Bioshock game, although they note that most of this information should be taken with a grain of salt. It is known that a new Bioshock game is in development, but apart from this tidbit of knowledge, not much is known about the game. Recently, the Bioshock franchise celebrated its 15th anniversary, which caused a lot of requests for more information about the new game.
It looks like Oops Leaks is planning to meet these requirements, at least to some extent, and they have summarized everything they know in a long Twitter thread. Firstly, back in 2020 there was a leak from Slack, which allowed Oops Leaks to see the logo of the new Bioshock game and some slides of the internal presentation. Then it was reported that the game is at an early stage of the concept, which means that by now it has had several years of development.
However, in the second tweet, Oops Leaks admits for the first time that their information is incorrect. According to them, the new Bioshock was supposed to be presented at the end of last year or at the beginning of 2022. There was even talk that he would appear at The Game Awards in 2021, and Jeff Cayley even said that it would be a “dream” to reveal him. a new Bioshock game at the event. However, according to Oops Leaks, this opening was delayed due to staff cuts at Cloud Chamber, the studio working on the game.
Cloud Chamber’s work on the new Bioshock marks the studio’s first game, which slightly worried fans, especially considering the departure of Ken Levine, the creator of the original BioShock series. There is currently no new information about when the Bioshock presentation will take place, but Oops Leaks expects that the game itself should not be released later than the end of 2024.
The announcement may be made as early as the next PlayStation Showcase, but there is no conclusive evidence behind it. A 2024 release date is also up in the air, according to Oops Leaks, which stated that 2K and Cloud Chamber are focused on making the new Bioshock game right, rather than making it as fast as possible. In addition to when the game can be seen, Oops Leaks also revealed some details about what fans can expect from the new Bioshock setting. It will reportedly take players to Antarctica, which is dramatically different from the previous franchise settings.
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Harvey Nichols Leeds, a luxury department store, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Harvey Nichols opened its Leeds store on October 23, 1996. It was the retailer’s first outside of London location. The five-floor building featured fashion, beauty, food, and wine.
Harvey Nichols Leeds will celebrate its milestone birthday with a series competitions, promotions and special treats for customers who shop in-store over its birthday weekend.
To kick off the celebrations customers can join “The Beauty Social” on October 20 for a night full of beauty tips and trends. Expert masterclasses will be held, as well as a DJ set.
Victoria Leeds is collaborating with the store to launch a competition for customers to win an autumn/winter wardrobe makeover and 1,000 pounds to spend in-store.
The store’s all day shopping event on October 23rd will be the highlight of the celebrations. It will offer complimentary drinks tastings, live DJ sets, and food pop-ups throughout. To reveal a birthday treat, customers will receive a special birthday scratchcard if they spend at least 50 pounds.
Up to October 30, there will be a special cocktail and dining menu available in-store
Harvey Nichols chief executive Manju Malhotra said in a statement that “Together, with our Leeds store staff, we are proud celebrate our landmark 25th anniversary in the city. Just a few days before I joined Harvey Nichols, it was announced that Harvey Nichols Leeds would be the first store outside of London. This visionary approach to recognizing opportunities in regional cities made headlines and quickly became our foothold in North America. It also opened the door for six more Harvey Nichols stores in Britain and Ireland as well as six international.
“The Leeds store continues its position as the best retail and dining destination in Leeds. We would like to thank the store team and customers for years of loyal customer service and invite everyone to celebrate our special birthday with a host of special events in October.”


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Citing the need to find a balance between the demands of her career and her family, Patricia Flavin, a major contributor to the Beaulieu of America and Bliss brand as svp marketing, is leaving Beaulieu and taking a leave of absence from her career. Ralph Boe, president and ceo of Beaulieu of America, made the announcement to company associates this week.
“Patricia has made a lasting impact on Beaulieu with her emphasis on the female consumer and redirecting our approach to addressing the consumer’s lifestyle needs,” Boe said. “She was instrumental in developing our new website (which has recently won two web industry awards), launching an innovative and effective ad campaign for our dealers and providing support for our sales force. She leaves a very able marketing department going forward.”
“It’s sad to leave at this time, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every challenge and opportunity along the way,” Flavin noted. “I’ve developed many friendships at Beaulieu and in the industry that I hope to continue in the future.”
“We certainly hope this next phase of Patricia’s life is rewarding for her and gives her more time to share with her family. She will definitely be missed,” Boe added.
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National Day is held annually on the 1st October, to celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic of China and also starts the seven day Golden Week festival, including parades, ceremonies, and other displays.
These national holidays were first started in 1999 to help expand the domestic tourism market and improve the national standard of living, as well as allowing people to make long-distance family visits.
Factories will be closed for the holiday week, which can be longer as surrounding weekends are re-arranged so that workers have seven or eight continuous days of holiday, with operations resuming on the day after the holiday.
In the run up to the holidays, factories will rush to finish production and make pre-Golden Week sailings before workers leave, which traditionally further constrains freight space (which is already very tight during peak season) and drives up prices for both ocean and air freight.
Trucking services will be in higher demand and it’s common to see higher prices for trucking at origin and while we would normally expect to see blank sailings immediately after Golden Week, as carriers seek to optimise vessel utilisation, this year the carriers have massive bookings backlogs.
Despite the booking backlog and the sustained demand we are experiencing, there are unconfirmed reports that Maersk and MSC have cancelled four scheduled Asia-North Europe loops in weeks 39 and 40, thereby removing some 70,000 teu of capacity in the last week of September and first week of October.
We are monitoring the situation closely and would urge you to share your forecasts with us as soon as you can, book shipments ahead of time and contact us, if you have urgent or critical consignments.
Norman Global Logistics offices in China and Hong Kong will close for National Day Holiday Mid-Autumn Festival:
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Jack Hatch scales back TV ads, a possible sign of financial trouble
The Democratic candidate for governor has scaled back scheduled TV ad buys in Iowa.
That suggests that Jack Hatch's campaign is running low on cash, but his aides said they're just switching up their strategy to best target certain demographics.
Hatch canceled all TV ad buys in two Iowa markets (the Quad Cities and Sioux City), and has delayed running advertisements in two other television markets (Des Moines and Cedar Rapids) pending a review of available funds, an advertising insider pointed out Monday.
"That's accurate to a certain extent," Hatch's campaign manager, Grant Woodard, told The Des Moines Register.
Woodard said the campaign has shifted its advertising plans a bit based on the latest polling numbers to "get the most bang for the buck."
Ad buyers, however, say it's never a good sign when a campaign cancels advertising less than 45 days out from the election. The last couple of months are when advertising should ramp up. Ad buyers typically make reservations with TV stations based on the worst-case scenario, then book more advertising if there's money for it.
The latest government-required campaign finance disclosure report showed the Hatch campaign had $183,000 in cash on hand. Republican Gov. Terry Branstad, the incumbent, had $4 million in his campaign bank account. That was on July 14. The next look at Hatch's and Branstad's campaign finances won't be made public until Oct. 19.
Woodard said money has been "coming in at a pretty good clip over the last few weeks since the 'Iowa Press' debate." But Branstad has a major financial advantage over Hatch, Woodard acknowledged.
"We're in a fundamentally different position, so we have to be as smart as we can be with the money we have," he said.
TV stations' public files show that, for example, Hatch had reserved almost $21,000 in TV ad time with KWQC in Davenport for the second half of September, but now won't be spending any money there.
Campaigns forced to prioritize would likely choose to advertise in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
The Branstad campaign is running TV ads in almost all of Iowa's markets, aides told the Register.


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Treebo Hotels Raises $6 Mn In Funding to Ramp up its Tech Offering to Small and Medium Hotels The funding round was led by Treebo's existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Ward Ferry and Bertelsmann India.
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Bengaluru-based budget hospitality chain Treebo Group of Hotels has raised USD 6 million in a funding round led by its existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Ward Ferry and Bertelsmann India.
"The investment will assist the establishment toughen up its defenses against the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a brutal blow on the financial system, particularly the travel sector," the company said in a statement.
Treebo operates over 600 hotels in more than 100 cities across the country, competing with the likes of Oyo Hotels & Homes, FabHotels, Yatra, MakeMyTrip and ClearTrip.
The company will use the proceeds to further ramp up its technology product suite, with a focus on its SaaS (software as a service) business, Hotel Superhero, a platform which will empower small and medium sized hotels owners with cutting-edge tools and competency across all aspects of hotel operations, the statement added.
"Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent the growth engine of the country, and in fact the world. Superhero is designed to serve such SMEs in the hospitality sector. Technology solutions are a necessary but not a sufficient offering for such clients. In order to serve their needs effectively, you need an offering that goes beyond SaaS. It has to be a combination of SaaS, BPO (business process outsourcing) and advisory, which is exactly what Superhero is," said Sidharth Gupta, co-founder, Treebo Hotels.
While it's true that the travel sector is severely impacted by COVID, we believe this impact is temporary - Mayank Kanduja, managing director, SAIF Partners.
Its most recent round of financial aid comes more than three years after Treebo raised USD 34 million in its Series C funding round from Hong Kong-based hedge funds Karst Peak Capital and Ward Ferry Management. In June this year, the company was reported to have kickstarted its series D funding round from its existing investors.
"Before the pandemic unfolded, Treebo had a strong growth trajectory and we were well on our way to hit EBITDA profitability within this calendar year. Our EBITDA loss in February, for example, was under INR 10 lakh-an improvement of 95 per cent on a year-on-year basis. While COVID has delayed our breakeven timeline, we are confident about the long-term prospects of the business and once things get better, I am confident we will resume our march towards profitability," Gupta added.
Commenting on the timing of the investment as the travel industry continues to reel under the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, Mayank Khanduja, managing director, SAIF Partners said "While it's true that the travel sector is severely impacted by COVID, we believe this impact is temporary. When people start traveling again, they will look to stay with trusted brands rather than looking for the cheapest alternative or taking a chance with a mom-and-pop hotel. This is where Treebo's strength lies. They have built a loved brand, which will likely see a spike in customer uptake and revenue once the pandemic recedes," stated.


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Gamers will finally be able to get their hands on a Rock Band video game based around The Beatles, one of the most popular bands of all time.
The new game will have "an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles," it was said in a statement.
The Beatles: Rock Band will be released around the world on September 9. The game by itself will ship for $59.99, and another $99.99 will snag gamers a guitar, bass, mic and drums so they can jam alongside the Fab Four. Older Rock Band instrument controllers will still be able to work with the new game.
This is the first time music from The Beatles will be used in a video game, with Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr the remaining two living members of the band. Both McCartney and Starr, alongside Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison, the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison, contributed input into the video game.
"The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music," McCartney originally said when the game was first announced. "I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out."
The Beatles have been hesitant over the years to allow their music to be sold online or featured in a video game, but the band's officials have finally agreed on money issues with game studios and music producers. The band has sold more than 600 million albums across the world. The video game was made possible when Harmonix and Viacom were able to complete a deal with Apple Corps, Ltd. -- rumors of a possible Beatles-based game been swirling for quite some time.
The game will be released for the Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii video game consoles.


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The U.S. Justice Department is looking into possible anticompetitive practices involving e-book sales.
A department spokeswoman says that Sharis Pozen, the acting head of the antitrust division, confirmed the inquiry at a hearing before a House Judiciary subcommittee.
Pozen says the department has been working with the European Union and state attorneys general in the U.S.
The EU’s antitrust watchdog said Tuesday that it was investigating whether Apple helped five major publishing houses illegally raise prices for e-books when Apple launched its iPad tablet and iBookstore in 2010.
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- Blockchain detective ZachXBT’s research was crucial in a $3.1M NFT fraud lawsuit against Boneheads in Canada.
- The Boneheads team faces allegations of contract breach, fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation.
- ZachXBT’s investigative work aids in exposing NFT scams, reinforcing the need for careful research in NFT investments.
A groundbreaking revelation has sent shockwaves through the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) sphere, particularly in Canada, where Boneheads, an NFT group, faces a class-action lawsuit. The colossal $3.1 million NFT rug pull claims are largely based on the pivotal research of independent blockchain sleuth, ZachXBT. Significantly, ZachXBT’s investigative work has proven invaluable in such cases before.
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ZachXBT’s analysis shed light on the Boneheads team’s alleged misdeeds, sparking the lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in mid-June. Research suggests that the team quickly vanished post-mint, spending the proceeds on luxury goods, Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs (BAYCs), and other unrelated items while failing to fulfil any of the project’s roadmap promises.
The lawsuit accuses Boneheads of breaching their contract with investors and making fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations. The team must still deliver a single promise in their roadmap, including NFT airdrops, tokens, physical collectibles, and marketplace access.
Dissecting ZachXBT’s Vital Investigation
ZachXBT’s groundbreaking Twitter thread from July 14, 2022, provides an in-depth dissection of Boneheads’ alleged improprieties. Besides offering a comprehensive rundown of how the project purportedly misappropriated funds, the sleuth also exposed the swift inactivity following the project’s mint. Moreover, he unveiled the main orchestrators behind the controversial project.
Consequently, the Boneheads team responded to ZachXBT’s Twitter allegations by defending their inactivity as a ‘very deliberately slow creative process.’ However, no such progression is evident, as they failed to release a ‘new’ collection announced for August 2022, adding to the mounting suspicions around them.
ZachXBT: A Recurring Hero in NFT Fraud Cases
ZachXBT’s research has been cited multiple times, significantly aiding in constructing cases against NFT fraudsters. In February, the FBI seized 86.5 Ether and $100K worth of NFTs from a phishing scammer, partly due to ZachXBT’s diligent investigation.
Additionally, in October 2022, ZachXBT’s work was crucial in assisting France’s national cyber unit in apprehending and charging a group accused of stealing NFTs worth $2.5 million. ZachXBT’s work in revealing the inner machinations of fraudulent NFT operations has made him indispensable in the ongoing fight against NFT fraud.
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ZachXBT’s research has become essential in revealing potential fraudulent activity within the NFT market. ZachXBT’s crucial contribution to the case against Boneheads reiterates the need for diligent oversight in this fast-growing sector. It is a stark reminder that while NFTs can offer lucrative opportunities, they’re not immune to scams and fraudulent practices, emphasizing the importance of thorough research before investing.


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The video game market is growing in leaps and bounds. The interaction that children have with games is amazing, and these life like games are also drawing adults into the mix as well. A good number of the games that are getting the best video reviews are the ones that have interesting action sequences.
The “Call of Duty” games are getting a lot of buzz, and the Batman game has gotten good reviews by gamers this year. The best technology for the video game season has been the buzz about the PlayStation virtual reality games. In has been a long time coming, but virtual reality is finally here, and fans are impressed by what they see. The
PlayStation virtual reality headset and controllers have been deemed comfortable by many users, and the reviews are good so far.
This is next wave of excitement that has made people see video games in a completely different light. There was a time when the Wii was ground breaking. There was technology that was linked to hand motion. Now the games that will come in virtual reality are a lot more real for gamers. People will be getting up out of their seats to play these games, and that is a big improvement from all the previous games that turned kids into couch potatoes. There is a lot of talk about how this virtual reality for video games could bring even stronger sales in a market that is already generating billions of dollars.
The thing that is pondering the minds of most parents is how they are going to transition from old gaming systems to newer reality based games. There are games that do not have virtual reality controllers and headsets that have sold for as much as $400 in the past. Parents do not want to pay a fortune for a new gaming system when they have already paid a considerable amount for gaming systems prior to the virtual reality explosion.
Right now there are still a lot of games that are not available through virtual reality. Parents do not have to make the transition to this type of gaming system just yet. It is going to be better to wait for price drops with economies of scale.
Video games are abundant, and there are more than a few games that are getting recognized as some of the best games for the fall season. Rollingstone has managed to collect information for a preview for some of the most exciting games for the fall season.
It is hard to keep the attention of the youth so game developers have to make a lot of attempts to upgrade games and increase the functionality of characters that are part of the gaming world. For the NBA 2K17, for example, the players are better with dribbling the ball and the fatigue of the players is much more realistic as players run through the various quarters in the game. In the past the players could continue to play without any signs of getting tired. In this updated version of the NBA game there are going to be players that are much more realistic. Gamers will have to manage the playing time of their star players because these players will get tired like real humans that play several quarters for a game.
The gaming market is comprised of a lot of games, and the FIFA games are also improved each year. There are a lot fans that have been waiting for the new edition of this game because it has more of a back history and story line for players. This is another attempt at making characters that seem to be real and very life like. This game has been available for gamers for as much as 23 years, and people are still impressed with the new things that are available for this game in 2016.
Video games are changing so much, but one of the hottest new changes has to do with the buzz about the new virtual reality games. This is something that has become associated with the PlayStation. There are a lot of discussions about how this will change the gaming industry forever.
There are a lot of people that are going to get excited about how this virtual reality will give them a preview of what the new gaming world will be like. This is a very interesting concept that has taken the video games to the next level, and video games fans are excited.
The video games of today provide something different. There was a time when video games were marketed to children, but this is changing. With all the new technology it only makes sense to market games to adults. They are the ones that are creating the games, and adults are the ones that have the money to buy these increasingly expensive games. The top video games are usually linked to things like war concepts and sports. Today many people are discovering that virtual reality games are among the best for people that want to get a realistic gaming experience.
More couples are interested in playing video games together. This can be sort of tricky when there is just one person using the controller for the game. In the future there will be more games that have multiple player controllers, but people are just content with the initial stages of virtual reality right now. These are games that are very life like.
The top video games that are getting the best reviews are the games like “Pokémon Moon” and Pokémon Sun”: These games became popular as the smartphone app called “Pokémon Go” became a hit for the summer. The Pokémon games have always been popular, but these games have become incredibly intriguing for the fall season. This is what the kids and some adult Pokémon fans have started to play.
There are also some people that like the war games. The “Call of Duty” games are always popular. This game has changed a lot over the seasons, but it has remained popular since inception. There is also a big interest in the “Batman: Arkham” game as well. The Batman games are typically not on the top seller lists but the new “Batman: Arkham” game is a virtual reality game. This is a game that some couples may like to play together. That is what has made this popular.
Other action games like “Battlefield” and “Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration” have also become quite popular with people that like to play video games. So many people spend hours playing video games. This has become one of the favorite past times of high school and college students. The gaming industry is bound to change as virtual games come aboard.


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The Hershey Co. has named consumer brand veteran Mary Beth West as its new senior v.p. and chief growth officer.
West, who will join the Hershey, Pa.-based confectionery giant May 1, will oversee the company’s growth strategy, which includes insights and analytics; marketing excellence functions; innovation; research and development; mergers and acquisitions; and The Hershey Experience. She will report to President and CEO Michele Buck.
“Mary Beth will be a great addition to our executive team,” Buck says. “She is an accomplished business leader who is considered one of the best food executives and marketers in the industry. Her deep experience in growing some of the world’s best-known consumer brands and demonstrated ability to transform consumer engagement will be a tremendous asset to Hershey as we chart our growth agenda.”
West brings 30 years of executive and marketing leadership to the company, serving most recently as executive v.p. and chief customer and marketing officer at J.C. Penney Co., Inc. There she was responsible for revitalizing the JCPenney brand.
For more than 20 years West has led multi-billion dollar businesses and marketing at Mondelez International, Inc., previously Kraft Foods, including roles such as chief category and marketing officer, and president of both its North American beverage and grocery businesses.
West has served on the Board of Directors for J.C. Penney. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Hasbro Inc. and the Board of Trustees for both The Wallace Foundation and Mercy Ships. She is also a strong supporter of the Gladney Center for Adoption.
West received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Nazareth College of Rochester and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Columbia University. Mary Beth will relocate to the Hershey area with her husband and four children.


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A US hedge fund is demanding a string of divestments at the FTSE-100 biotech group Shire (Xetra: S7E.DE - news) , underlining growing interest among activist investors in large European companies. Sky News has learnt that Sachem Head Capital Management is urging the board of Shire, which specialises in treatments for rare diseases and neuroscience products, to explore a sale or spin-off of several of its assets. The move, which has been raised during discussions between the hedge fund and Shire directors in recent months, comes after Sachem Head disclosed during the summer that it had acquired a small stake in the pharmaceuticals group.
British retail sales unexpectedly surged in August, official figures showed on Wednesday, boosting the chance that the Bank of England will raise interest rates in November. Last week the BoE said it was ...
British fashion retailer French Connection Group Plc reported a narrower operating loss for the first half and said it was making progress in its attempt to return to profitability. The owner of the Toast, French Connection (LSE: FCCN.L - news) and Great Plains brands has been struggling to fend off competition from fast-fashion rivals, such as ASOS (LSE: ASC.L - news) and Inditex (Amsterdam: IT6.AS - news) 's Zara. British billionaire Mike Ashley's Sports Direct International currently holds a 27.04 percent stake in French Connection and is the second-largest shareholder in the company.
Mike Ashley's Sports Direct empire has taken a 26% stake in Game Digital (Frankfurt: A11543 - news) , the troubled video games retailer has disclosed. The announcement confirms an exclusive report by Sky News on the latest deal by Mr Ashley, the billionaire tycoon and Newcastle United owner. It said: "Game is pleased that the strategic value of the group has been recognised by Sports Direct through this acquisition.
** Computer gaming group Game Digital up c15 pct after Sports Direct, the retailer controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, buys a 25.75 pct stake ** Sports Direct owns stakes in retailers including Debenhams ...
Britain's Sports Direct, the retailer controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has bought a 25.75 percent stake in Game Digital, the computer gaming group said on Thursday. Ashley's Sports Direct owns stakes ...
The billionaire tycoon Mike Ashley has added a 25% stake in the video games retailer Game Digital (Frankfurt: A11543 - news) to a high street shopping list that also includes Debenhams (Frankfurt: D2T.F - news) and French Connection (LSE: FCCN.L - news) . Sky News has learnt that Sports Direct International (Other OTC: SDIPF - news) , the chain controlled by Mr Ashley, is understood to have bought the stake in recent days.
French Connection (LSE: FCCN.L - news) has reported its fifth consecutive year of annual losses as it continues to battle a series of problems within the business. The company's founder, chief executive and chairman Stephen Marks, said the results reflected an "improvement in performance" but he acknowledged the tough trading environment was limiting progress. It is also pushing for the role of chief executive and chairman to be divided.
British fashion retailer Reiss named former Next executive Christos Angelides as its new chief executive on Monday in a move aimed at allowing founder and chairman David Reiss to scale back his responsibilities. ...
Marks & Spencer (Frankfurt: 534418 - news) (M&S) has approached the architect of Next (Frankfurt: 779551 - news) 's transformation into one of Britain's top fashion retailers about a key role at the helm of its perennially struggling clothing division. Sky News has learnt that Christos Angelides is among a small number of candidates who are in the frame to join the top team at M&S under Steve Rowe, its chief executive. Appointing Mr Angelides, who resigned from Next in 2014 to take on the ultimately unsuccessful challenge of turning around Abercrombie & Fitch (Frankfurt: 903016 - news) in the US, would be a coup for Mr Rowe.
Struggling British sportswear retailer Sports Direct is in talks to bid for Eastern Outfitters LLC, the parent of U.S. discount chain Bob (Shanghai: 601169.SS - news) 's Stores and outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, people familiar with the matter said. The sportswear chain, founded and controlled by Chief (Taiwan OTC: 3345.TWO - news) Executive Mike Ashley, is Britain's largest sporting goods retailer with about 700 stores there and in the rest of Europe and has been looking for ways to expand in the United States. A regulatory filing to the London Stock Exchange (Other OTC: LDNXF - news) on Thursday also revealed that Sports Direct had taken a 11.2 percent stake in troubled UK fashion retailer French Connection, through contracts for difference.
Oct (Shenzhen: 000069.SZ - news) 24 (Reuters) - French Connection Group Plc founder Stephen Marks has dismissed a newspaper report of possible bid interest in the fashion retailer, saying there was nothing behind the article which sent its shares up more than 20 percent. The Telegraph reported on Saturday that potential buyers were thought to be a mix of European and U.S. private equity firms, as well as investment manager Neuberger Berman, and that French Connection (LSE: FCCN.L - news) had approached investment bank Moelis & Co for advice. A spokesman for Neuberger Berman referred questions to a shell company which the group had set up called Marquee Brands, which also declined to comment.
European shares ended flat on Monday with continued gains in banks offset by weakness among pharma stocks, while Spain outperformed on signs of an end to a political deadlock. The pan-European STOXX 600 ...
Oct (HKSE: 3366-OL.HK - news) 24 (Reuters) - Shares (Berlin: DI6.BE - news) in fashion retailer French Connection Group Plc rose more than 20 percent on Monday after a media report said overseas investors were looking to buy the British firm that has posted four year of losses. The Telegraph reported on Sunday that interested buyers were thought to be a mix of European and U.S. private equity firms, as well as investment manager Neuberger Berman, and that French Connection had approached investment bank Moelis & Co for advice. French Connection (LSE: FCCN.L - news) and Moelis declined to comment.
Merger activity in the United States helped to support European stocks on Monday, but two high profile Chinese deals to buy European firms hit difficulties to send shares in Syngenta and Aixtron tumbling. ...


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These stocks should be able to capitalize on a strong economy and a strong market.
Applied Materials (AMAT)
Exploding global demand for computer chips is a bonanza for the world's leading maker of chip-manufacturing equipment. The firm should benefit from the proliferation of chips in cars, industrial machinery and smartphones. Although Applied's stock has surged over the past year, it still looks appealing.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)
Berkshire owns dozens of businesses that touch virtually every corner of the economy, so its businesses stand to benefit if U.S. economic growth picks up. And if the market forges ahead, Berkshire's stock holdings should deliver gains. Even if the market stumbles, master investor Warren Buffett and his team have $100 billion in cash to swoop in on bargains.
Charles Schwab (SCHW)
Schwab is much more than a discount brokerage. By offering a broad menu of financial products and services at low cost, Schwab continues to attract investors and financial advisers. Client assets top $3.1 trillion. It also benefits from rising interest rates, thanks to a wide gap between what it pays on short-term accounts and what it earns on investments.
Delphi Automotive (DLPH)
The auto-parts giant is a leading low-cost supplier of electronics and other components for electric and self-driving vehicles -- a market expected to boom for years. In the near term, Delphi (which is renaming itself Aptiv) could face pressure from a U.S. slowdown in auto sales. But investment firm Cowen views Delphi as "the bridge between the tech sector and the auto sector."
DXC Technology (DXC)
The firm, one of the world's largest providers of technology-consulting services, was formed in April 2017 by the merger of Computer Sciences Corp. and the business-services arm of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. DXC's precursor businesses were disappointing. Now, a new team is working rapidly to boost profitability and ratchet up the level of tech expertise.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)
Intuitive Surgical makes robotic systems that surgeons use for minimally invasive procedures. Its "da Vinci" system is expected to generate $3.4 billion in sales in 2018. Bulls see potential for growth as the firm sells more systems and tools for an increasing array of procedures and expands in foreign markets.
CEO Satya Nadella vowed in 2014 to shift Microsoft's focus from personal computers to mobile computing. It's paying off. Microsoft's sales jumped 12 percent in the quarter ending September 30. Strong sales of Microsoft Office software show that it remains the most popular workplace tool of its kind.
This health insurer has become the indisputable leader in managed care, analysts say. It operates in all three major insurance markets: individual, group and government-sponsored. UnitedHealthcare's navigation of the Affordable Care Act boosted confidence in its ability to prosper under any new policy that emerges from Washington.
(Tom Petruno is a freelance writer for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Send your questions and comments to email@example.com. And for more on this and similar money topics, visit Kiplinger.com.)
(c) 2017 Kiplinger's Personal Finance; Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


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SANFORD, N.C. — When Maggie Cranford was growing up here, she couldn't have imagined opening a business downtown.
“I remember going to Cary Mall to go school shopping, and to go to the movies, we would go out of town,” she said.
That was in the 1990s and 2000s, when Sanford's economy was in serious trouble. Sanford once relied on the brick and textile industries, earning the moniker “Brick Capital of the World.” By the end of the 20th century, those industries were in decline. Like so many other towns in North Carolina, Sanford needed to rethink its economy.
After becoming mayor in 2013, Chet Mann aggressively recruited employers to come to Sanford. First, officials expanded their incentive programs. Next, the city pursued a number of partnerships with private businesses. A new development ordinance encouraged the renovation of downtown spaces.
So far, the plan has worked. Mann said over the past two to three years, the city has gained more than 2,000 jobs and about $1 billion worth of tax base expansion. He said commercial permit applications have grown by triple digits over the last four to five years, along with double-digit increases in residential permits.
Notable successes include an electric car component factory owned by India-based Bharat Forge and major pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities from Pfizer and Audentes. This week, officials announced the life sciences company Abenza will open a plant in Sanford, creating another 325 jobs.
Although job announcements from the likes of Pfizer and Abzena have generated most of the headlines, small businesses have seen a resurgence as well.
The view from the street
Maggie Cranford and her husband, Luke, were among the first graduates of the RISE Program, an entrepreneur training program funded by several sources including the city of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College and private investors.
After graduating from the program, Maggie opened High Cotton Couture in downtown Sanford, while Luke started Carolina Electronic Solutions, an electronics repair and manufacturing shop, in nearby Goldston. They already employ about half a dozen people between them.
Cranford said downtown Sanford is turning into a destination.
“I've seen a trend of people from Pittsboro, even from Holly Springs, from Southern Pines, coming to Sanford to shop,” she said.
Cranford said seeing large and small businesses open up is not only a psychological boost, but also a ticket to a better life for people who live in Sanford. She said it feels good to be part of the town's revival and better still to establish relationships with new customers.


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Walk around downtown Beijing today and you are likely to come across a Starbucks—or three. For the local Chinese, traditionally a tea-drinking culture, coffee is now in vogue. Instead of meeting for a cup of cha, couples whisper over green-tea lattes, students socialise over mochas, and colleagues chit-chat over frappuccinos.
But making Starbucks the destination of choice for upwardly mobile Chinese has taken innovation—and some play on patriotism. The foreign brand has had to introduce ways to foster a deeper connection with its Chinese clientele. One successful example of the brand localising its content is the Starbucks Chinese New Year Calendar, first introduced last year and again this year.
Chinese calendars predict auspicious dates for everything from family to romance. To tie into this tradition, Starbucks created its own 30-day calendar in February—the same month as the Chinese New Year, the largest and most important holiday in China.
The company filtered content on social media and then linked it to physical store offers. On one day, customers who gave their parents a hug in store could get a three-for-two deal. On another, those who displayed their New Year shopping received free drink upgrades. The campaign generated 100 million impressions on Sina Weibo. Crucially, with next to no media investment, sales during the promotion performed 10 times better than regular-period promotions.
This campaign is an example of how foreign brands that touch on Chinese traditions can boost their standing and create connections. Providing fun encounters with the brand is also important. “It’s all about experience now,” explains Kunal Sinha, Asia-Pacific chairman of The Futures Company. “With so much shopping happening online, brands are trying to find ways of engaging consumers and fans in deeper and more memorable ways than ever before.”
With a population of over 1.3 billion and a burgeoning middle class, mainland China is perhaps the world’s most important emerging market. The internet has proved to be the key playing field for brands wanting to reach consumers. Rising income has created more consumer optimism. In turn, consumers are becoming more willing to participate in brand marketing, particularly through social media.
Almost a quarter of the world’s internet users are in China: 618 million people, or 45 per cent of the population, are online. Eighty-one per cent of these access the internet via mobile handsets—and instant messaging is the most popular online activity. As such, WeChat (also known as Weixin) has now become the second-largest active app chat service in the world, with near 400 million active users a month.
Ecommerce is also soaring, and group buying is the fastest-growing online activity (followed by travel booking, online shopping and online payments). Eugene Chew, head of digital at JWT Shanghai, the firm responsible for Starbucks’ New Year Calendar, believes that mobile payments are one area in which China has overtaken the rest of the world. While most spend money on apparel, Chinese Netizens can and do buy anything from groceries to cars online.
The three digital giants in China—Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent—have focused their services on mobile in recent years. “They have changed the way we live our daily life in China,” says Jonathan Ip, digital executive creative director for Greater China at Saatchi & Saatchi. “From communication services to shopping to banking products to TV content and even transport services, it all goes into our smartphones and tablets. So brands in China now are focusing their communications on the mobile.”
The growth of ecommerce, combined with the rise of mobile (roughly half of the population owns a mobile phone), has made brands smarter about how to market in China. Mobiles are personal platforms. As such, Ip adds, “marketers are also able to create a closer relationship with consumers, tailor-make services and create relevant content in order to gain loyalty toward their brand”. Gone are the days when brands could simply create their own social network or big flashy flagship site—instead they should utilise free platforms such as WeChat, Sina Weibo, and Taobao, which are already used by hundreds of millions to socialise and to shop.
One example is the Chinese internet apparel brand VANCL. Founded in 2007, it has become something of a cultural icon through allowing consumers to customise the brand online to reflect their own tastes. VANCL competes with the likes of Taobao and JD.com (formally 360buy.com). To carve its own space in the marketplace, it created a template ad in which consumers could change the text to make the ads about themselves and reflective of their own style.
Consumers can also set up their own online store by selling VANCL’s clothes over social media, effectively becoming resellers for the brand—and earning a commission. Through this non-traditional approach, VANCL has created a sense of belonging among consumers who, in turn, are helping to shape the brand and are performing its marketing for it.
Ip advises that this is the way brands are innovating in China and represents the way forward: “Create intimate moments that build highly targeted relationships with your customers on an individual level. Blend in relevant social tools and behaviours (ratings, posts, tweets, images, social stuff). Make everything simple to share.”
At the higher end of the market, the British luxury fashion house Burberry has also sought to seduce consumers online through a year-long partnership with WeChat.
As part of its Burberry Prorsum womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 runway show, the brand used WeChat to allow users to unlock audio on key runway looks, follow the show’s guests, and personalise digital versions of ‘Runway Made to Order’ plaques. Personalised ponchos and accessories are also available at the ecommerce site.
With the luxury market becoming more segmented such customised touches are proving a hit. Consumers in second- and third-tier cities still lust after luxury brands with prominent logos, but better-travelled consumers in Beijing and Shanghai are increasingly spurning logos (which are easily counterfeited) and instead are looking for the latest limited edition or exclusive item. By providing personalised online plaques and accessories, Burberry has tapped into a desire to join an elite club.
China’s history also feeds into its consumer behaviour and gives brands an opportunity to innovate with communications. Previous generations associated spending time outdoors with farming and poverty. But as China has become more urban (some predictions say that by 2030 up to 70 per cent of the population, some 1 billion people, will be living in cities), a younger generation is starting to value “outdoor” culture. Harley Davidson clubs are on the rise, as is hiking. And travel holiday excursions to places such as Mount Everest are becoming more popular. Successful brands draw on this to try new tactics that take inspiration from behavioural changes. Louis Vuitton, for example, has taken its most important Chinese customers on a helicopter- and horse-riding safari in Mongolia.
A new awareness of health and wellbeing has also risen out of longer living expectations, while China is one of the most polluted countries in the world. As such, any sectors that protect families and children are growing fast. Despite teething problems including an initial lack of charging stations, Tesla is the new must-have car, according to The Futures Company’s Sinha, who states that the company has delivered more than 1,000 cars in the past quarter.
It is not only electric cars that have grown. “A PM2.5 respirator search on Taobao will yield a list of 30,000 products,” adds Sinha. “Organic foods grew by 100 per cent over last year. Gas masks, air purifiers for the home—all going like stinky tofu.”
One thing is certain. Whether they buy stinky tofu or a Starbucks, consumers in China are becoming more diverse, more demanding, and, crucially, buying brands that innovate and make themselves into a destination, whether online or in-store.


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GTA Online players are being spoiled once again this week with a new car. Why can't I be spoiled with a new car?
If you're in the market for another fantastic looking ride in GTA Online, you're in luck.
Legendary Motorsport now has the two-seater Ocelot Locust sports car in stock. Just look at that beast.
Granted, it's not legal, what with lacking a windshield and all, but this is GTA Online. It laughs at local and federal vehicle safety laws.
Along with another new ride this week is double payouts in all Gunrunning Sell Missions. You will also earn 2x speed for research.
If you run crates from your Hangar or Special Cargo Warehouse this week, you'll also earn double GTA$ on all Special Cargo Sales and Smuggler's Cargo Sales. The Bunker Series is also handing out double cash and RP this week. Be sure to hit those up for the extras.
Speaking of extras, how about something free? Everyone who plays GTA Online now through September 4 will be handed the Sessanta Nove Monogram and Sessanta Nove Multi-Color Liveries for the HVY Barrage, HVY APC and the Pegassi Oppressor. Free things are nice.
This week at the Casino, be sure to spin the wheel and you could win the latest car. The Cheval Taipan supercar is the grand prize this week, and would look lovely sitting in your garage.
As usual, you could also win GTA$, RP, clothing and more just for spinning that Lucky Wheel. It never hurts to try.
Also this week at the Casino, the shop has restocked the Gold Roulette Kronos Tempo timepiece, and the Le Chien and National Fabric artwork.
In-game discounts this week include 40% off on all Bunkers, Hangars and their respective Renovations and Add-Ons. This also includes premium vehicles like the Coil Cyclone, Entity XXR and more.
Finally, all who log in this week will be gifted with the Ocelot Tee, which is a must to wear when driving around in your new danger car.
Have fun this week, and grab that new zoom zoom.


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Temasek Holdings will buy a 3.83% stake in Glenmark Pharma for Rs 945 cr in one of the largest private equity deals in a listed Indian pharma company this year.
Temasek Holdings has completed the acquisition of Mumbai based venture lender SVB India Finance, an arm of Nasdaq listed SVB Financial Group, for Rs 300 cr.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has raised Rs 945 crore by issuing over 1 crore shares to Aranda Investments, an indirect subsidiary of Temasek Holdings.
Mauritius-based Aranda Investments is a foreign portfolio investor and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Temasek Holdings.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd gained nearly 3% in intraday trade on Wednesday after falling 8.8% in the previous session.
The deal is set to be announced within days, the sources said. They declined to be named as the talks are not public.
Crompton slipped over 7% in intraday trade, after the company said it proposes to divest its entire stake in consumer electricals unit.
Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the housing finance business face competition from banks, which are able to lend at lower rates.


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MONTGOMERY, Alabama – German auto supplier Gerhardi Inc. today marked the official opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Montgomery, a $41.6 million plant that will employ up to 235 employees.
Gerhardi Managing Director Rienhard Hoffman said the company is excited to launch operations at the state-of-the-art injection molding, electroplating and assembly plant in Alabama’s capital city.
“Montgomery has proven itself as the perfect location for Gerhardi to introduce our processes and product to the automotive world in the U.S.,” Hoffman said. “As Alabama continues to grow and develop as one of the leading areas in automotive manufacturing, Gerhardi Inc. looks forward to the many opportunities for growth in the future.”
Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, said Gerhardi is a world-class addition to the state’s robust network of auto suppliers. The company first announced its plans in 2016.